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10 Rupiah, Indonesia, 1946 (Pick 90)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1946

Issuing entity

Republic of Indonesia

This 10 Rupiah note was issued in Indonesia, dated 1946. It belongs to the Rupiah (1950-1965) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1950-date). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 90.

Obverse: Mangosteen at left. Its lettering reads “De Javasche Bank / Betaalt aan Toonder / Tien Gulden / Membajar Kepada Pembawa / Sepoeloeh Roepiah”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Java Bank Will pay to the bearer Ten Gulden Ten Roepiah”. Reverse: Legal texts. The note was printed by Royal Joh. Enschedé (Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, Johan Enschede en Zonen), Haarlem, Netherlands (1703-date). Demonetized: Yes.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Although dated 1946 and similar to the earlier (green) P#89 issued for the Netherlands Indies, these notes were issued in 1950 for Indonesia as part of the currency reform of that year.

Physical characteristics

Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Royal Joh. Enschedé (Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, Johan Enschede en Zonen), Haarlem, Netherlands (1703-date)
Currency
Rupiah (1950-1965)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Mangosteen at left.
Reverse
Legal texts.
Obverse lettering
De Javasche Bank / Betaalt aan Toonder / Tien Gulden / Membajar Kepada Pembawa / Sepoeloeh Roepiah

Identification

Value
10 Rupiah
Dates recorded
1946
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 90

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P90
  • NumistaN# 240370

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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